Unwanted body hair is always a
trouble for both men and women. There are both temporary and permanent
methods of body hair removal.
Here are 6 good methods to get rid of unwanted hair:
1. Laser Hair Removal Treatments
Laser light energy penetrates the hair shaft and actually kills the hair root. Although, it does not kill the hair follicle where the hair growth starts, it does last for a fairly long time. The therapy spans about 6 to 8 sessions of 30 minutes each to get the desired result. It may have to be repeated once or twice a year to maintain the results. It is effective in both men and women.
2. Electrolysis
This method destroys the cells that cause the hair to grow, i.e. the hair follicles. It is perhaps the only permanent method of hair removal where the chances of hair re-growth are almost nil. This would include more sessions - around 20 to 25 - with shorter durations like 10-20 minutes. The downside here is that the needle that is used in the procedure can cause tiny scars and increase the risk of hyperpigmentation and formation of keloids.
3. Hair Removal Creams
These contain preparations that cause breakdown of the keratin bonds and weaken the skin so that it is easily scraped off where it emerges from the hair follicle. This method is relatively inexpensive, faster, can be done at home and mostly painless.
4. Waxing
This is one of the conventional methods of hair removal. The wax can be in the form of honey, soy etc. Waxing removes the hair as a whole. Hence, it leaves behind the bare hair follicle. This makes it highly likely to acquire an infection. Due care must be taken to use antibacterial lotions after waxing. This is a temporary method and needs to be done every 4 to 5 weeks.
5. Shaving
Shaving is a quick method of getting rid of unwanted hair for both men and women. However, it leads more often to skin infections and ingrown hair if done hurriedly and in an incorrect way. Again, this does not remove the hair root. Hair can regrow within the next few days. It is an easy, quick-fix method, and can be done at home.
6. Threading & Tweezing
These methods are effective in smaller areas of hair growth like the eyebrows, chin and upper lip. These pull out hair from the root. These are painful but definitely worth your while to get rid of the unwanted small hair on your face. They are inexpensive and last for around 3 to 4 weeks.
Here are 6 good methods to get rid of unwanted hair:
Laser light energy penetrates the hair shaft and actually kills the hair root. Although, it does not kill the hair follicle where the hair growth starts, it does last for a fairly long time. The therapy spans about 6 to 8 sessions of 30 minutes each to get the desired result. It may have to be repeated once or twice a year to maintain the results. It is effective in both men and women.
2. Electrolysis
This method destroys the cells that cause the hair to grow, i.e. the hair follicles. It is perhaps the only permanent method of hair removal where the chances of hair re-growth are almost nil. This would include more sessions - around 20 to 25 - with shorter durations like 10-20 minutes. The downside here is that the needle that is used in the procedure can cause tiny scars and increase the risk of hyperpigmentation and formation of keloids.
3. Hair Removal Creams
These contain preparations that cause breakdown of the keratin bonds and weaken the skin so that it is easily scraped off where it emerges from the hair follicle. This method is relatively inexpensive, faster, can be done at home and mostly painless.
4. Waxing
This is one of the conventional methods of hair removal. The wax can be in the form of honey, soy etc. Waxing removes the hair as a whole. Hence, it leaves behind the bare hair follicle. This makes it highly likely to acquire an infection. Due care must be taken to use antibacterial lotions after waxing. This is a temporary method and needs to be done every 4 to 5 weeks.
5. Shaving
Shaving is a quick method of getting rid of unwanted hair for both men and women. However, it leads more often to skin infections and ingrown hair if done hurriedly and in an incorrect way. Again, this does not remove the hair root. Hair can regrow within the next few days. It is an easy, quick-fix method, and can be done at home.
6. Threading & Tweezing
These methods are effective in smaller areas of hair growth like the eyebrows, chin and upper lip. These pull out hair from the root. These are painful but definitely worth your while to get rid of the unwanted small hair on your face. They are inexpensive and last for around 3 to 4 weeks.